A teenager died after attending a music festival in Meath over the weekend.

The 19-year-old man was rushed to hospital after leaving the "Boxed Off" music festival at the Fairyhouse Racecourse.

It is understood he complained about feeling unwell after leaving the site of the one day electronic music gig and he was taken to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown. Sadly, he was later pronounced dead by doctors this morning.

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A spokesperson for the Boxed Off said that they were devastated by the news. They also shared their condolences with his family.

They said: "We are very saddened to say that as people were leaving Boxed Off Festival at Fairyhouse Racecourse last night a 19-year-old man became unwell.

"The onsite medical team including an emergency doctor and advanced paramedics treated the man on site. He was then transferred to James Connolly Hospital by one of the onsite ambulances. Despite the efforts of all medical teams the young man tragically passed away early this morning.

"The whole festival team is devastated by the news. We will continue to work closely with An Garda Síochána on this matter.

"We have no further information at this time. All our thoughts are with his family and friends."